High Stakes and Big Hopes
“You know this is going to make or break us right now because we guaranteed to catch double our quota.
Way too much rides on this… I kind of don’t even want to watch.
Big money, big money, big money. Come on, daddy — throw me that crab… Boom!”
“Woohoo! Yeah baby!”
The pressure is on. Everything depends on this final push. The crew is chasing double the quota, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Medical Emergency On Board
Montgomery gets on a call with Dr. Nolan, the duty flight surgeon.
“He was down in his stateroom, went to use the head, and had some kind of spill. Now he’s saying he’s really cold and has chills.”
That’s new. Chills were not mentioned before. They take his blood pressure: 150 over 120.
“That’s concerning… Could be a mini-stroke, a TIA. We won’t really know for a while.”
Everyone is worried, but the crew tries to stay calm and supportive.
“Go to your happy place. Think about a Grateful Dead show or something pleasant.”
Tensions, Setbacks, and Teamwork
Meanwhile, back on deck, spirits are tense.
“Jacob, I love the hell out of you, but you left human fecal matter in a working space. That’s not okay.”
Despite issues, the crew agrees to put problems aside, focus, and finish strong.
“Let’s just get on the same page, put our issues behind us, and kick some ass.”
“Roger that. Let’s rock and roll.”
Crabbing Under Pressure
The final pot is coming up. The team is exhausted but determined.
“Don’t miss… Got him! Good job! Oh, he missed—he pulled it in too fast… Got him again!”
“Who’s the big boy? I’m a big boy!”
They haul in 2,486 lbs — bringing in over $100K. Each crew member takes home a little over $40K.
“Merry Christmas. Go have Christmas with your friends.”
Battling the Sea
The work isn’t done yet. On the Seabrook, they still need to catch 2,000 crabs and the waves are picking up.
“It’s crunch time. Gotta keep everybody safe, stay vigilant, and finish strong.”
Injury and Recovery
Crewman Nico is down after being swept across the deck. His foot is injured.
“I don’t feel good running a four-man deck… but we need the quota.”
Later, Nico returns:
“I feel a lot better… still bruised, but I’ll be okay.”
“We’re gonna need you when we start stacking in bad weather.”
Love, Dedication, and Deadline
On the Time Bandit, the captain is trying to make it back in time for his anniversary.
“Got some reservations… gonna sneak off the boat to take care of my baby.”
36 hours later, after resetting clocks:
“We need like a 31 average to make it happen.”
Final Push and Victory
“This is how you finish a season! 82 crabs in a pot! Keep it coming!”
Despite intense conditions, the crew keeps pushing. The final pots are heavy.
“That’s a big one. 55 crabs. Better than a poke in the eye!”
They discuss heading to Dutch Harbor:
“We’re about 120 miles out. Depends on the tide, but we won’t know till we get moving.”
Jackpot Haul
On the final days:
“Come on, Krabbies! I feel like this is going to be good… JACKPOT, baby!”
The crew celebrates a huge haul.
“Unbelievable. I love this!”
